Meditation Is Not One Practice: Attention, Stillness, and the Way of Tea

LaRonda Koffi

Published on: 30/08/2026

Explore how different meditation practices cultivate attention, compassion, and insight—and how Inner Coherence and the Japanese Way of Tea bring contemplative awareness into daily life.

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Historic Places, Culture and Healing | Alchemy Joy

LaRonda Koffi

Published on: 23/08/2026

Discover how historic places preserve culture, strengthen belonging and support well-being through the living legacy of Dr. James Still in Medford, New Jersey.

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Yoga Nidra and Sleep: What Does the Research Actually Say?

LaRonda Koffi

Published on: 17/08/2026

Explore what current research actually says about Yoga Nidra and sleep, including its potential benefits, limitations of the evidence, and why conscious rest is not the same as sleep.

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What Is Qigong? Ancient Practice, Mindful Movement & Modern Research

LaRonda Koffi

Published on: 09/08/2026

Discover Qigong, a traditional Chinese mind-body practice combining mindful movement, breathing, posture, and focused awareness. Explore its history, Five Element practice, and what modern research is discovering about Qigong.

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